Will points be deducted for not wearing a seatbelt?
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Drivers and front-seat passengers will have points deducted for not wearing seatbelts. The function of seatbelts: Seatbelts serve to restrain movement and provide cushioning, absorbing impact energy, dissipating inertial forces, and preventing or reducing the severity of injuries to occupants. Automotive accident investigations show that in frontal collisions, wearing a seatbelt can reduce fatalities by 57%, by 44% in side collisions, and by 80% in rollovers. Precautions for using seatbelts: Do not place the shoulder belt around the neck or under the armpit; the lap belt should be positioned as low as possible across the hips; do not allow multiple people to share the same seatbelt; the seatbelt must not be twisted or loose; do not use seatbelts that have suffered severe impact in an accident or are damaged; and do not dismantle, disassemble, or modify seatbelts.
I've been driving for twenty years now, and wearing a seatbelt is a must. If you don't buckle up, you'll definitely get points deducted—it's clearly written in black and white in the traffic rules. On highways, not wearing one costs you 2 points, and on regular roads, it's 1 point, plus a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan. But it's not just about the points; the real issue is how dangerous it is. When I was younger, I had a minor accident because I wasn't wearing a seatbelt, and my head hit the dashboard, leaving me pretty badly hurt. Seatbelts can really save lives by absorbing the impact and keeping your body from flying forward. Make it a habit—click it the moment you get in the car. Don't take risks just to save a little trouble. These days, there are cameras everywhere, and getting caught on one would be a huge loss. Safety comes first when driving. Losing points is a small matter, but you can't trade your life for anything.
